Manager, Brand Partnerships - Fashion & Luxury

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. 

  

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. 

Job Description

Manager, Brand Partnerships – Fashion & Luxury 

About the Role

Bose Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategically driven Manager of Fashion & Luxury Brand Partnerships. This role will focus on cultivating and executing high-impact brand partnerships that reinforce the cultural relevance, driving consideration for our iconic Bose premium audio brand and luxury brands, McIntosh and Sonos Faber. 

You will develop and manage partnerships across fashion, luxury, hospitality, lifestyle, media and entertainment sectors—building immersive customer experiences and elevating brand visibility in cultural spaces that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate collaborative product opportunities with fashion and design brands that align with brand ethos and aesthetic.
• Identify and secure product integration and barter opportunities with luxury and endemic hospitality destinations, including high-end hotels, private membership clubs, hi-fi lounges, and vinyl bars.
• Lead partnership initiatives with luxury publishers and studio productions to place Sonus Faber and McIntosh in editorial shoots, set designs, and lifestyle coverage.
• Develop and execute branded events for cultural tastemakers, ensuring a high-touch, brand-immersive experience that showcases the craftsmanship and cultural credibility of our audio solutions.
• Curate experiential activations for Bose luxury audio brands, collaborating with respected artists, producers, and cultural influencers who embody the authenticity and artistry of analog sound.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, PR, product, and sales to ensure partnership activations are aligned with business priorities and brand messaging.
• Negotiate and manage partnership contracts, budgets, timelines, and KPIs with precision and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in brand partnerships and experiential marketing—ideally within fashion, luxury, PR, or lifestyle sectors.
• Deep network in the fashion business.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing luxury brand collaborations and activations.
• Passion for music, design, culture, and audio experiences.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of New York, New York is: $122,800-$168,850.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.